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Three Minutes of ‘Small Talk’ That Keep Love Alive: How ‘Meaningless’ Chatter Boosts Dopamine and Deepens Bonds
Brief daily low-stakes exchanges—‘the clouds look like cotton candy’—build safety, activate reward circuits and sustain intimacy. Science explains why micro-connections matter and how clinicians and couples can use a 3‑minute practice to strengthen relationships.